Never Forever (BlackPath MC Book 1) (28 page)

 
This is the second morning I woke up without Kylar. I don’t know how I could
get so used to having him with me so fast, but I feel like I’m missing part of
me. Yesterday I did get a kiss goodbye but I wish now I had gotten up with him.
We didn’t get much sleep the night before. Next time I’ll know to make myself
get up. He called last night to tell me goodnight. He was so sweet he put an
alarm on my phone to remind me of my vitamins. He texted me a couple of times
yesterday when they would stop. I know Kylar is worried about Mason being
around but he has no reason to worry. I avoided going to the club house
yesterday because of it.

 
Today I am doing my car and that should keep me and Ty busy. I put a roast on
in the crock pot last night and made up some rolls. I am putting vegetables in
now so we have dinner tonight.

 
Stone had to make a quick trip back to Oklahoma today. Kat had a pipe burst and
he had to go help with that he is going to be gone a couple of days. Kylar was
not happy about it, but family is family. Felix will be here soon and he is
going to talk to Ty and me while we work and then spend the night. We’ll have
buddy time. I hear the door bell and when I open the door Felix is standing
there just a smiling but when I see who he is smiling at I catch my breath.
There beside him is Mason. It seems like so long since I have seen him. My
first instinct I to rush to him but I catch myself.

 
“Well are you going to stand there and gawk all day or let us in?” As always
Felix knows just what to say to snap me out of it. I step back and let them in.
Mason has not taken his eyes off me. Then I snap out of my fog.

 
“Well Felix I know what you’re doing here, but Mason what are you doing here?”
I try to make myself sound normal and not like my heart is beating ninety miles
an hour.

  
“I came to help you and Ty today. I just relieved the other prospect. I wanted
to see how you were doing? See if you need anything? I wanted to say face to
face how sorry I am. I am not trying to use Devil’s absence to my advantage. I
was ordered not to, but I am saying I still love you and when you realize you
still love me I will be right here. I don’t care that your married or you’re
pregnant. But I am not using this to my advantage.” Mason smiles and gives me
his signature wink that used to make me weak in the knees. Ok, maybe it still
does. He knows it too, and smiles again and I see that dimple I used to love so
much.

 “Ok,
now we have that all cleared up. I mean the part you are not using this to your
advantage. Come in and have a seat. Would anyone like something to drink?” I am
trying to be polite but I really need distance from Mason.

 Felix
is the first to speak, “Is that a roast I smell cooking?”

“Yes,
I knew you were spending the night so I made your favorite. I also made some of
those rolls you like and I am making a chocolate cake for dessert.” I know how
Felix likes my food.

 
“Wow, can I eat with you, too? I am on duty all night. I love your food.” Mason
was not making this easy but if he was going to be here I would feed him. “Of
course. Everyone gets fed.” I’m trying to keep it friendly but I know Devil is
not going to be happy.

 
“Does that go for us too?” Ty comes walking in from the kitchen with Jeb. Ty
gives Mason a look but then tries to hide it. Don’t know what that was about
but I’m glad more people are here.

 “Of
course. I made enough for a small army, and now I know to make the cake even
bigger.” I smile at Ty. He knows I am uncomfortable with Mason here.

 
Jeb makes his way over to me and gives me a hug. “Hey beautiful, I have missed
you. I heard you’re pregnant.” I know Jeb is just concerned but my eyes go to
Mason and his eyes are on the floor.

 
“Yes handsome I am. How are you? Everyone here tonight is eating so when it
gets time you know to bring yourself in here?” Jeb and I have always been
close. It’s not like Cru and I, who I only tolerated. How two men who look
almost identical could be so different is beyond me.

 
“Yes, I sure will. It smells great in here. Don’t know if that husband of yours
will appreciate you calling me handsome though.” I hadn’t thought of that but
Jeb and I have been friends forever.

 
“You let me worry about Kylar. You and I have been friends for so long it just
comes natural. We are still friends, right?” With everything between Mason and
myself I don’t really know where I stand with Jeb. Cru I know won’t have
anything to do with me but Jeb is different.

 “Of
course darling. We will always be friends and I hope you know you can depend on
me if you need anything.” I reach up on my tippy toes and give him a big hug. I
feel much better when I know where I stand.

 “I
hope you know we are friends too, Callie. We can be anything you want.” Mason
lets me know, and it does make me feel better. Mason and I have been in each
other’s lives for a long time. I would like to remain friends.

 
“Ok. That’s good with me. Now it is time to work on my baby. Are you guys
ready?” It’s been a while since I have gotten in the shop and I can’t wait to
get started.

  
“There’s a problem with that sis. Devil gave me instructions a little while ago
that you were not to be doing anything in the shop. I’m to do it. Of course you
know I don’t take orders from Devil, but I thought I would let you know.” Ty is
baiting me. He wants me to go off on Devil. Not happening.

 
I pick up my phone and send off a text. I know he won’t get it until later when
they stop to eat. “Ok, that should do it. Let’s get to the shop. Ty anything to
do with gasoline you will do. I can’t lift anything to heavy and if I get tired
I will leave. I will run the exhaust fan to blow the fumes out and if that
don’t ventilate it enough I will stop, but this is my car and I will help. Now
do you have something else to say Ty?”

 
“Nope. Sounds like everything is just fine. Baby girl does everything her way.
You never change.” He smirks and knows his little ploy to get me to go off on
Kylar didn’t work.

  I
toss him some attitude. “Why mess with perfection?”

 
The rest of the day we work on my car and get it finished up. Mason flirts with
me every chance he gets and his eyes follow me everywhere. We stop for lunch
and I warm up some left overs and make my cake before we go back. Felix was bored,
playing on his phone. Then the day is done and I am tired.

 I
put dinner on the table and then I finish up dessert and serve it and everyone
gets full. Jeb and Mason take turns keeping an eye outside. Ty leaves to do
some things at the club and takes Jeb with him. I had a long talk with Kylar on
the phone, and no he’s not happy with Mason being here, but he’ll be ok. They
had problems with one of the bikes today so they are still a few hours from
where they are going. Felix is in the shower when I hear a knock on the door
and I look out and it’s Mason. I open the door and he takes my hand. I try to
jerk it back but he holds it.

 “What
do you want Mason?” I am too tired for this.

 “I
just want a conversation alone.”  I know this is not a good idea. I’m too tired
but I guess we need closure.

 
“Mason, I am tired but if you need to do this ok. Just remember, I am a married
woman and you will respect that.” I look to make sure he is taking me serious I
see his acceptance so I go and sit with him on the swing that we used sit on
long ago. When I was his and he was mine.

 “Are
feeling ok, Callie? I don’t know anything about being pregnant. Are you ok?” He
looks like my old Mason. So concerned.

 
“I’m fine. I just get tired easier. I have had it easy. No morning sickness or
anything.” I like being pregnant. I guess I’m a lucky one.

 
“Cal, I miss you. I miss us. I don’t know how to be without you.” He should
have been me two months ago when I found out he cheated on me.

 
“Look Mason, I am just going to come out and say this. I’ve never been one to
beat around the bush. You destroyed me when you cheated on me.” He starts to
say something but I raise my hand and he quiets. “You blindsided me. I put all
my trust in you. Mason, you were everything to me. You say you waited on me,
well I waited on you, too. I would have never cheated on you.  Do you think no
one ever tried something with me? If you do, you’re wrong. I turned them down.
I never wanted love. I never wanted a relationship for just that reason, but
you made me believe. You made me want it. Now I would no more cheat on Kylar
than I would have you.” I keep it honest and to the point so there can be no
mixed communications.

 
“I understand Cal but are you telling me you love Devil?” I look in his eyes
and I see pain but it is pain of his own making.

 
“Yes Mason, I have fallen in love with Kylar. It didn’t start like that. But I
love him now and I want our little family. I’m going to be a mom. My dreams
were always with you. My laughter, my tears, and I thought my happily ever
after. Everything. But I have let it go. One night and one mistake took it all
away. I have to see where this ride with Kylar will take me. I think it’s all
that keeps me sane right now.” I don’t want to hurt Mason but I have to be
honest. It’s what is right for everyone.

 
“I did this to you and I will hate myself for it the rest of my life. I
understand your loyalty. It’s one of the things I love about you. I will always
be waiting and hoping you come back to me. No matter how long it takes. If you
need me, I’m here. It doesn’t matter your carrying his child. That child is
part of you and I can love him or her. When Devil gets back from the run
they’re on some heavy stuff is going to go down.  I will be here if you need
me. That’s all I can say. Club business. Just remember I am here and I still
love you.” Then before I know it Mason has me in his arms and he kisses me. At
first it scares me, but then I feel like I am betraying Kylar and I pull out of
his arms and push him away.

 
“Mason don’t ever do that again. You have no claims on me anymore.” How will I
explain this to Kylar? He is going to hit the roof.

 
“You’re right but have you asked yourself why Kylar hasn’t put a property patch
on you yet or why you’re not wearing his tattoo yet?” with that Mason gets up
and runs off into the night.

 
I have wondered, why but why would Mason bring it up and what does Mason know
about this run? Tomorrow I will be visiting the club house to see if I can dig
up anything. Then I see Felix sticking his head in the curtains. I walk back in
the house and I laugh at Felix, “What are you doing Fe?”

 
“I started to come out but I didn’t want to interrupt. I heard you two on the
porch and didn’t want to barge out there.” Fe always wanted me with Mason but I
know he was just being considerate.

 
“Come on Fe. I am tired. I am going to lock up the house. Set the alarm and get
a snack and go upstairs and we can veg out in front of the TV.” I am just
exhausted.

 
“Can I have more cake? You can veg out if you want.” Fe and his sweet tooth.

 
“Sure thing sweets.” We go to the kitchen after I set the alarm and check all
the locks. Don’t take us long for Fe’s milk and cake and my veggies, ranch, and
water.

 
While Fe is looking for a movie to watch, I pilfer my closet. I took a lot with
me but I left a lot, too. I start packing a suitcase to take back with me of
some winter clothes and I come across my to go bag I always kept in the bottom
of my closet. I open it and everything is still in there. A copy of all my
important papers. A couple of fake ID’s and an envelope with ten thousand
dollars in it. Dad always made me keep it in case we were hit by a rival club
and I needed to be on the run. We all kept one and we had a designated place to
meet up once we got away. I guess when dad gets back I can give it back to him,
but I need to remember to set up something like that at home.

 I
finish packing stuff I want to take with me and then I join Fe. He’s still
hasn’t found anything so I pick. Our favorite action movie of course. Vin never
gets old. I don’t remember anything but previews until I hear my phone ring. Fe
hands it to me. A text from Kylar, telling me goodnight and he loves me. I
hooked my phone to the charger and I am back out.  I know nothing until the
next morning.